Blasters are not required for legion membership per our weapons policy.

The armor parts shall be made from one of these types of materials or like materials: White fiberglass, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene), or Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

FX armor may not be used for Level 3 approval.

FX helmet is no longer permitted for new approvals.

This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type.

Any uncertainties or questionable aspects of the submitted costume should be brought to the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the legion forum.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.

HelmetFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White with correct markings.

Markings may be painted or decals.

Frown and Teeth painted Gray.

Eye Lens Dark Green or Gray/Black.

Aerators are White.

Screen inserts may be added to enhance the look.

White or Black, rubber 'U' channel trim may be added to the bottom of neck opening.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Neck SealFor 501st approval:

The neck seal may be ribbed, smooth or a balaclava.

Color may be Gray, to match under armor, or Black.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Under SuitFor 501st approval:

Must be Gray color.

Charcoal or Heather Gray is recommended.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Shoulder BellsFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White with correct markings.

Markings may be painted or decals.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

BicepsFor 501st approval:

Assembled with a seamless joints on all sides.

Painted glossy White.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

ForearmsFor 501st approval:

Assembled with a seamless joints on all sides.

Painted glossy White.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Hand PlatesFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

GlovesFor 501st approval:

Form fitting gloves.

Gray in color to match the under suit.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

ChestFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

BackFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

Extension pieces are attached to each lower side of the back plate.

Two recessed trapezoid shapes are present on both sides of the large rear box section.

Trapezoids are painted Gray.

A small Red triangle may be added to the upper center of the box section.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Abdomen PlateFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

The inner section of the round button is painted Gray.

The Ab plate connects to the kidney plate with Gray elastic and snaps.

A false split rivet is located on the surface of the armor, over each

elastic connection point. One near the top and one near the bottom of each side.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Kidney PlateFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

The kidney Plate connects to the Ab plate with Gray elastic and snaps.

A false split rivet is located on the surface of the armor, over each

elastic connection point. One near the top and one near the bottom of each side.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Rear PlateFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

The rear plate connects to the kidney plate with (4) Gray elastic straps.

The rear plate has (2) snaps, on the underneath section, for the cod plate to snap to.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Cod PlateFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

The cod plate attaches to the inside of the belt with (2) Gray elastic straps.

The cod plate has (1) split rivet on the surface of the lower connection to hold the Gray elastic strap which then attaches to the rear plate.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

BeltFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

The belt has a total of (6) ammunition boxes as well as an additional thermal detonator attached.

The belt bolts on to the Ab & kidney plates when the ammo boxes and thermal detonator are attached.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Ammunition boxesFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

(6) completely different style ammunition boxes are attached to the belt. *T-Nuts are added, before assembly, to attach to the belt.

The front right ammo box should have small indented rectangles cut out of the overlapping box before assembly.

The inner portion of that area should be painted Gray.

An elbowed Zerk Fitting can be added to the top of the right side ammo box to hang the Laser Sword Hilt.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Thermal DetonatorFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

Constructed of round, 4inch tube.

Large, ribbed End caps, are painted glossy White.

Inner dome caps are painted Gray.

A rectangle plate, with 3 round raised dots, is attached to the thermal detonator.

Option One - Small rectangle is attached to the outside of the thermal detonator.

Option Two - Small rectangle opening is cut from the thermal detonator tube and a rectangle plate is attached from the inside of the tube.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

ThighsFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

Assembled with seamless joints on all sides.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Lower LegsFor 501st approval:

Painted Glossy White.

Assembled with seamless joints on on the front.

With shin connector on the inside.

Back of legs should open, clam shell style, with the outside overlapping the inside.

The surface of the inner legs have a creased arc detail which runs from front of shin to the back of calf.

*The creased arc detail, on the surface of the outer leg, only runs from the front and then stops mid way back.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

BootsFor 501st approval:

Constructed of White, smooth leather, matching the color of the armor.

The boots may be ankle high, with Stormtrooper style soles, and a low heel or they may be low profile shoes with flat soles.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

HolsterFor 501st approval:

Small holster to hold hand held Pistol.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Optional Accessories

Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below.

Stormtrooper Laser SwordFor 501st approval:

The TK Laser Sword should be accurate to what is shown, in Ralph Mcquarrie concept illustrations for the movie script entitled: “Star Wars” or originally known as” The Star Wars” The Laser Sword has a white or clear blade.

Most often constructed from a modified vintage flashlight.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

BlasTech E-11For 501st approval:

Based on a real or replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, or a modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Folding stock (does not need to function).

A real or replica ammo counter - based off of a Hengstler counter - shall be present.

D-ring mounted on the rear.

Correct style scope.

Two power cylinders on the magazine housing.

Scratch-built, resin cast, Hyperfirm rubber cast blasters shall have a total of 6 T-tracks on blaster (leaving the lowest row on the magazine housing side uncovered).

If using the Hasbro E11 toy blaster and you cover all the rows of holes, the blaster will have 7 T-tracks total. But, if you want to have the correct number of T-tracks (6 total) with the lower row of open vent holes on the magazine housing side, then you shall cover the pre-existing rows of holes with T-tracks, and grind off the lower integrated T-track on the magazine housing side and drill a new row of holes in its place.

No ESB/ROTJ greeblies are allowed on the blaster.

For level three certification (if applicable):

Hasbro blasters are not allowed, even conversions.

BlasTech DLT-19 Heavy Blaster RifleFor 501st approval:

Based on a real or replica MG-34 machine gun

For level two certification (if applicable):

A DLT-19 is an MG-34 with T-tracks on the barrel, ejection port cover added, and a small disk on left side.

For level three certification (if applicable):

Grappling Hook/ComlinkFor 501st approval:

Grappling hook and comlink (the grappling hook and comlink should be substituted as a set in the place of the thermal detonator, not worn in addition to it).

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

BlasTech SE-14RFor 501st approval:

The SE-14R blaster was only seen on promotional pictures. It should have a correct scope if carried in lieu of the E-11 for informal events.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

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